RN Pre Transplant Kidney

About Department:

The Transplant Specialty RN is a member of the Multi-Organ Multidisciplinary team, functioning as a practitioner, patient/family educator, consultant/resource to coordinate the pre-transplant phases of care for the kidney, living donor, and liver transplant recipient candidates within an outpatient setting.

About Royal Oak Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.

Scope of work

The Transplant Specialty RN is a member of the Multi-Organ Multidisciplinary team, functioning as a practitioner, patient/family educator, consultant/resource to coordinate the pre-transplant phases of care for the kidney recipients and kidney living donor candidates within an outpatient setting.

Coordinates care for the potential kidney & liver transplant recipient and live donor including:

• Coordinates care for the potential transplant candidate throughout referral, evaluation and testing
• Collaborates with the transplant team to review test results and develop plan of care.
• Adds the patient to the OPTN/UNOS transplant waiting list and manages MELD updates as required.
• Submits narratives for MELD exceptions for liver transplant candidates on the waitlist as indicated.
• Provides education about the transplant process to potential candidates.
• Develops and maintains educational/informational materials for transplant candidates and their significant others.
• Assists with and participates in Patient/Family Educational Seminars
• Manages the hepatology care for transplant patients in evaluation and waitlist phases of care (this may include scheduling testing and procedures)
• Prepares agenda and minutes for and facilitates the weekly selection committee meetings.
• Attends weekly Multi-Organ Transplant Grand Rounds
• Completes Federally required TIEDI forms electronically.
• Updates transplant policies and guidelines as needed.
• Schedules and conducts in-services for referring physicians’ staff and dialysis units’ staff.
• Maintains knowledge of OPTN/UNOS, CMS and transplant policies and procedures in order to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Utilizes EPIC and transplant specific EMR for documentation/communication.
• May take organ offer calls, coordinate travel for the organ procurement team, and arrange for potential transplant recipients to be admitted to the hospital
• Nursing Procedures may include urinary catheterization, vaccine administration, and phlebotomy if needed.
• Participates in department committees (e.g. QAPI, Clinic Operations, staff meetings, etc.).
• Participates in QA Projects/activities.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an NLN-approved school of nursing
• 3 years of relevant experience Acute nursing experience Required
• ICU experience preferred, not required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• At least one Certification from preferred list - Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association preferred Or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross preferred
• Specialty Certification - CCTC required, or commitment to take certification exam within two (2) years and maintain certification via continuing education.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more